Nareg Topalian
About Nareg Topalian
Nareg Topalian serves as the Vice President of Commercial for the Middle East and Africa at The Economist, a position he has held since 2023. With over 20 years of experience in strategic business development, he has previously worked with notable organizations such as MIT Technology Review and Harvard Business Review Arabia.
Current Role at The Economist
Nareg Topalian serves as the Vice President, Commercial, MEA at The Economist, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing commercial strategies and initiatives within the Middle East and Africa region. His focus includes driving revenue growth and expanding the organization's customer base.
Previous Experience in Commercial Leadership
Before joining The Economist, Nareg Topalian held significant roles at MIT Technology Review and Harvard Business Review Arabia as Commercial Head for the MENA region from 2018 to 2021. He was instrumental in leading commercial efforts for both organizations, enhancing their market presence in the region.
Professional Background in Telecommunications and Consumer Goods
Nareg Topalian has over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and consumer goods sectors. He worked at Syriatel Mobile Telecom in various sales roles from 2005 to 2009 and held multiple positions at FATTAL GROUP, including National Sales Manager and Brand Manager. His experience includes collaboration with multinational companies such as J&J, Reckitt Benckiser, Kraft Foods, and Bacardi.
Educational Qualifications
Nareg Topalian holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Damascus University, where he studied Banking & Insurance from 2003 to 2008. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Heriot-Watt University. Additionally, he completed Executive Education in Applied Business Analytics at MIT Sloan School of Management in 2020.
Expertise in Strategic Business Development
Nareg Topalian specializes in strategic business development and revenue growth, particularly in the services sector. His expertise includes developing digital-oriented commercial strategies aimed at expanding customer bases and portfolios. His focus on these areas has been a consistent theme throughout his career.